NY Times article on the trend of trading sneakers; good for discussions of voluntary exchange benefiting everyone or discussions of what makes a market. fun article!
This is a free course, but it requires registration. It has a dashboard that keeps student information; this would be a good supplement in the classroom. Some of the information is in Spanish --this could be a great reinforcement option for ESL students
Salman Khan mentioned this game as a way to teach probability, but it also is a fun way to explore trade and bartering. This would be great for the students who finish early!
Complete classroom economy, by grade level! This is based on Rafe Esquith's materials, so if you are a fan of "There Are No Shortcuts" or "Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire" as I am, you will already be familliar with the concept of turning your classroom into a mini-economy where students have jobs, make salaries, and pay rent for their desks. I was so excited to find this website!
Battle the Murktide in this Personal Finance Game. Online activity that teaches economics and personal finance. Teachers can enroll students and follow their progress.
Below is a day by day approach for teaching Virginia's high school Economics and Personal Finance course. Each day provides a brief overview of the content, key vocabulary, and suggested lessons